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Hospital worker fighting for life against Covid-19

Hospital worker fighting for life against Covid-19

Fundraisers are supporting the family of NHS clinical support worker Cesar Velasc, as he battles coronavirus in intensive care.

Virtual choir records charity song

Virtual choir records charity song

Youngsters from a theatre group teamed up to raise money for the NHS by recording a song.

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Youngster's Easter basket fundraiser

Youngster's Easter basket fundraiser

A young girl raised thousands of pounds for a hospital by selling baskets of treats.

Watch the moment little girl cheers up her mum with rendition of 'Tomorrow'

Watch the moment little girl cheers up her mum with rendition of 'Tomorrow'

A toddler has belted out a Broadway musical tune while in lockdown to raise spirits

"My mum left me when I was seven months old, she didn't want anything to do with me"

"My mum left me when I was seven months old, she didn't want anything to do with me"

An 18-year-old who was abandoned by his mother before his first birthday has spoken out about his battle with mental health.

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Pug internet sensation brings happiness to self-isolators

Pug internet sensation brings happiness to self-isolators

A dog is cheering up those in lockdown with personalised messages, birthday shout-outs and virtual high-fives.

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Men threw roof tiles into street

Men threw roof tiles into street

Police were called to a disturbance involving two men who were seen walking over rooftops.

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Boss upbeat over return to action

Boss upbeat over return to action

Gillingham manager Steve Evans is confident they will be playing football again in June.

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Lecturers lend a hand

Lecturers lend a hand

Lecturers have used their creative skills to make scrubs and visors to donate to health workers and others who are in need of them.

No slowing down

No slowing down

Young BMX rider Reuben Smith hasn’t put the brakes on during the lockdown.

New app shows supermarket queues and stock levels

New app shows supermarket queues and stock levels

A Kent web developer has launched a new app to help shoppers view and share information about supermarket queues and stocks.

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'Cheeky chappie' winked at daughter on FaceTime before he died

'Cheeky chappie' winked at daughter on FaceTime before he died

A 78-year-old admitted to hospital after slipping over and breaking his hip later passed away as a result of coronavirus, an inquest has heard.

Drive-thru testing begins for NHS staff

Drive-thru testing begins for NHS staff

Hundreds of health workers on the frontline against Covid-19 in Kent are being tested at drive-thru centres open ahead of the government's schedule.

Barbers still trading despite lockdown

Barbers still trading despite lockdown

Two barber shops have been rapped for trading despite being asked to close.

Charity supporting young people looks to the end of lockdown

Charity supporting young people looks to the end of lockdown

Sponsored editorial: A festival to celebrate the end of lockdown is being planned by a charity which helps vulnerable young people and communities.

TV stars thank medical staff

TV stars thank medical staff

Ben Shephard and Holby City actor David Ames have become the latest celebrities to record messages for health workers.

Pay cut proposal

Pay cut proposal

The English Football League and the Professional Footballers’ Association have recommended a 25% wage deferral for top earners this month.

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Teen charged with supplying crack cocaine

Teen charged with supplying crack cocaine

A 18-year-old has been remanded in custody after being charged with possession with the intent to supply crack cocaine.

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Help at hand for grieving families

Help at hand for grieving families

Charities have pledged to increase support for families and children coming to terms with bereavement after losing loved ones due to coronavirus.

"Our whole purpose has been null and voided"

"Our whole purpose has been null and voided"

The chair of the Southern Counties East Football League has spoken out after the season was scrapped.

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